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Geneva talks: Outlook on U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

Geneva is set to host two sets of negotiations on Tuesday, with U.S. officials meeting Iranian representatives in the morning and a trilateral session on Ukraine scheduled for the afternoon. The talks aim to advance a resolution of Iran’s nuclear programme and a U.S.-brokered peace plan for Ukraine.

Iran stages Hormuz Strait naval drill on eve of nuclear talks with U.S.

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Military Drill

Iran stages Hormuz Strait naval drill on eve of nuclear talks with U.S.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy held military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (16 February), state-linked media reported. The drill took place a day before renewed nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Geneva.

Rubio champions Iran dialogue ahead of Geneva talks and reaffirms support for Hungary’s PM

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Diplomacy

Rubio champions Iran dialogue ahead of Geneva talks and reaffirms support for Hungary’s PM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is ready to pursue diplomacy with Iran as nuclear talks resume in Geneva, using a visit to Budapest on Monday (16 January) to reaffirm both U.S. negotiating aims and strong ties with Hungary ahead of its April election.

Munich Security Conference 2026: Europe’s moment of reckoning

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Diplomacy

Munich Security Conference 2026: Europe’s moment of reckoning

The 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC) unfolded over three intense days in Munich, confronting a defining question of our era: has the post-Second World War international order collapsed - and if so, what will replace it?

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, acclaimed for roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dies aged 95

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Culture

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, acclaimed for roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dies aged 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor renowned for his steely intensity and commanding performances in films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.

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Azerbaijan and Serbia launch Strategic Partnership Council and strengthen energy ties

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Diplomacy

Azerbaijan and Serbia launch Strategic Partnership Council and strengthen energy ties

Azerbaijan and Serbia have formally launched a Strategic Partnership Council, marking a new phase in bilateral relations and placing cooperation under direct presidential oversight.

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Kyrgyz

Kyrgyz president dismisses security ally in major power reset

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has moved swiftly to consolidate his authority following the dismissal of his long-time ally Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).

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West Bank

Türkiye condemns Israel's West Bank land move as illegal under international law

Ankara has condemned an Israeli plan to register large areas of the occupied West Bank as state property, a move widely criticised internationally and described by the UN and the International Court of Justice as inconsistent with international law governing occupied territories.

UN extends mandate for Monitoring Team in Afghanistan as Kabul urges West to rethink policy

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Afghanistan Sanctions

UN extends mandate for Monitoring Team in Afghanistan as Kabul urges West to rethink policy

The United Nations Security Council has renewed the Monitoring Team's mandate for another year. The Team supports the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Committee, keeping in place restrictions that target individuals and entities linked to the Taliban.

Cuba fuel crisis turns into waste emergency as trash piles up in Havana amid energy blockade

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Oil supply disruption

Cuba fuel crisis turns into waste emergency as trash piles up in Havana amid energy blockade

Cuba’s fuel crisis has turned into a waste crisis, with garbage piling up on most street corners in Havana as many collection trucks lack enough pet...

Jordan’s king warns Israeli steps threaten escalation in West Bank

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London talks

Jordan’s king warns Israeli steps threaten escalation in West Bank

Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned on Monday that what he described as “illegal” Israeli measures in the occupied West Bank risk undermining de-es...

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Culture

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, acclaimed for roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dies aged 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor renowned for his steely intensity and commanding performances in films including The Godfather and Apocalypse N...

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Winter Olympics

In photos: Day 10 highlights from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Day 10 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered high-stakes semifinals, dramatic finishes and classic podium moments across Milan and the ...

Geneva talks: Outlook on U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

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Diplomacy

Geneva talks: Outlook on U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations and Russia–Ukraine peace efforts

Geneva is set to host two sets of negotiations on Tuesday, with U.S. officials meeting Iranian representatives in the morning and a trilateral session...

Azerbaijan's President says peace process has led to 'fundamental change' along Armenia border

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Diplomacy

Azerbaijan's President says peace process has led to 'fundamental change' along Armenia border

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said he hopes a peace agreement with Armenia will be signed this year, describing recent developments as evidence that lasting stability in the South Caucasus is within reach.

World

World News

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Oil supply disruption

Cuba fuel crisis turns into waste emergency as trash piles up in Havana amid energy blockade

Cuba’s fuel crisis has turned into a waste crisis, with garbage piling up on most street corners in Havana as many collection trucks lack enough petrol to operate.

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Terrorism

Alleged Bondi Beach attack gunman appears in Sydney court on terrorism charges

A man accused of carrying out Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades appeared briefly in a Sydney court on Monday (16 February), facing terrorism and murder charges over the 14 December attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead.

U.S. airlifts nuclear microreactor in first rapid deployment test

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Nuclear Power

U.S. airlifts nuclear microreactor in first rapid deployment test

The United States has carried out its first air transport of a nuclear microreactor on a cargo plane, flying the unit from California to Utah in a demonstration designed to show the technology can be rapidly deployed for military and civilian use.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 16 February, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Business

Business Economy Markets

Colombian roses arrive in U.S. for Valentine’s amid tariffs, wage hikes and economic pressure

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Valentine's Day

Colombian roses arrive in U.S. for Valentine’s amid tariffs, wage hikes and economic pressure

Millions of Colombian roses have arrived in the United States just in time for Valentine’s Day, keeping the country on track as the world’s second-largest flower exporter. Between 15 January and 9 February, Colombia shipped roughly 65,000 tons of fresh-cut blooms.

China being used to bypass sanctions on foreign cars in Russia, report suggests

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Vehicle Imports

China being used to bypass sanctions on foreign cars in Russia, report suggests

Russia’s car market is continuing to receive tens of thousands of foreign-brand vehicles via China despite sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a journalistic investigation has found.

Türkiye agrees deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron over oil and gas exploration

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Business

Türkiye agrees deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron over oil and gas exploration

Türkiye’s national energy company, TPAO, has struck a new cooperation deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron, signing a memorandum of understanding to explore joint oil and gas exploration and production opportunities, the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry announced on Thursday.

Wall Street ends sharply down as traders fret over AI disruption

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AI disruptions

Wall Street ends sharply down as traders fret over AI disruption

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Tuesday as investors worried about artificial intelligence (AI) creating more competition for software makers, keeping them on edge ahead of quarterly reports from Alphabet and Amazon later this week.

Wall Street little changed after Fed holds rates steady

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Fed decision

Wall Street little changed after Fed holds rates steady

U.S. stock markets finished mixed on Wednesday (28 January) as investors reacted calmly after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, a decision that had been widely expected and largely priced in.

Culture

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Valentine's Day

Paris sees boom in luxury marriage proposals for Valentine’s Day

Tourists from all over the world flock to Paris, France for elaborate Valentine’s Day proposals, with agencies reporting record bookings and luxury packages reaching up to €100,000.

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026 draws thousands to 49th annual event

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Thailand Culture

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2026 draws thousands to 49th annual event

Thousands of local residents and international visitors have gathered in northern Thailand for the 49th annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival, one of the city’s longest-running contemporary events.

Peru mass wedding ceremony sees 109 couples wed in Lima as Valentine's Day tradition

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Valentine Tradition

Peru mass wedding ceremony sees 109 couples wed in Lima as Valentine's Day tradition

More than 100 couples tied the knot at a mass civil ceremony in Lima, Peru on Thursday, ahead of Valentine’s Day. The Lima Metropolitan Municipality regularly holds community weddings to make civil marriage more accessible to local couples, provide legal protection and speed up the paperwork.

Ancient Sinai site reveals 10,000 years of human life, says Egypt

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Archeology

Ancient Sinai site reveals 10,000 years of human life, says Egypt

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a major prehistoric site in South Sinai dating back around 10,000 years, revealing layers of human activity carved into rock across millennia. South Sinai is the least populated governorate of Egypt.

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